Regional HSS&E Director

Brookfield Asset Management•New York, NY

15d•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional HSS&E Director serves as a subject matter expert and senior member of Brookfield Energy’s North American Asset Management team, providing Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSS&E) leadership and support to the regional Asset Management team and Brookfield Renewable portfolio companies. The role supports Brookfield’s commitment to HSS&E excellence, risk management and incident prevention across multiple countries, and acts as an extension of the Corporate HSS&E team. Success requires building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influencing without direct authority. The Director leads and coordinates regional HSS&E due diligence, gap analyses, audits, investigations, business support, and assistance with applicable policies, processes, procedures and regulations. The role also supports safe and sustainable growth by helping portfolio companies implement HSS&E programs and processes that align with Brookfield standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum relevant degree in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of Health & Safety experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; renewables-sector experience is preferred.
Knowledge of pertinent standards, laws, regulations and practices, with the ability to interpret them and advise on their application.
Experience conducting complex safety incident investigations in high-risk environments, including root cause analysis methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels without direct authority.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams and projects in fast-paced, often high-risk asset construction and operations environments.
Track record of driving cultural change and continuous improvement in health and safety.
High level of spoken and written English.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and experience drafting clear, succinct, professional HSS&E assessments, standards and procedures.
Ability to plan, multitask and prioritize a large and varied workload.
Experience in a multinational global environment.
Credible, calm, knowledgeable and authoritative leadership style; pragmatic and solutions-focused approach; strong communication skills, resilience, sound judgment and high integrity.
Willingness to roll up one’s sleeves and get work done.
Flexibility to travel as required to operational and construction sites and other business locations globally.

Nice To Haves

Health & Safety experience in the renewables sector.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and serve as the regional Asset Management team’s HSS&E subject matter expert, fostering collaboration among Corporate HSS&E, Asset Management and portfolio companies.
Support portfolio companies in implementing HSS&E programs and processes within an HSS&E Management System that meets Brookfield standards and applicable regulatory requirements and legislation.
Advise on HSS&E program implementation at newly acquired businesses and assets.
Lead HSS&E due diligence initiatives for potential regional acquisitions and investments in support of investment teams.
Coordinate HSS&E gap analyses for newly acquired businesses.
Assist Asset Managers and new portfolio companies in planning, coordinating and conducting Asset Condition Assessment inspections to assess whether newly acquired assets meet Brookfield safety standards and provide a safe working environment for employees and contractors.
Help portfolio companies develop strategies and action plans to implement recommendations from gap analyses, Asset Condition Assessments, audits and incident investigations.
Coordinate and streamline HSS&E-related reporting from regional portfolio companies to Brookfield Corporate HSS&E.
Coordinate and, when necessary, participate in detailed high-risk incident investigations, HSS&E audits, assessments and program monitoring across Brookfield Renewable businesses.
Coordinate and deliver HSS&E training and coaching on Brookfield programs, standards and requirements for asset management teams, newly acquired businesses and portfolio company leaders, line managers and HSS&E staff.
Assist in collecting and reporting leading and lagging HSS&E metrics and KPIs for Corporate HSS&E reporting.
Maintain current portfolio company data and information on regional HSS&E initiatives in Corporate HSS&E data management and reporting systems.
Participate in developing HSS&E standards, guidance and training materials for the safe and effective operation of new asset classes using new technologies.